Like many motorcycle manufacturers, James Cycle Co started with the production of bicycles. Over time they evolved into motorcycles, and their calling card was red/maroon paint. They typically utilized Villiers engines, though AMC bought them out in 1951 and eventually James started using AMC two-stroke motors instead. By ’66, James was out of business.
Two Cheap Honda XL600Rs
A seller has two Honda XL600Rs that are said to run well considering the mileage. Considering they’re both less than $1,000 each, it could be a cheap way to start playing around in the dirt.
Harley Davidson Hummer Collection
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this entire collection of 12 Hummers sold for $24,999. Harley Davidson built the Hummer model from 1955 to 1959. It was a stripped down model that used a 125 CC two stroke for power. But there is much more to the story. Harley Davidson, BSA and a Soviet company were awarded the design of …
High Miles – 1993 BMW R100GS Paris Dakar
If you follow such things – and you should, as it is absolutely crazy, you know that the participants for the 2017 Dakar Rally are already either in or on their way to Argentina. Formerly the Paris-Dakar Rally, it was first run in 1978 as a rally from Paris through France and Spain, across to Africa, through the Moroccan mountains …
New Bodywork – 2003 Honda 919
Honda’s 919 was an excellent all-arounder that was offered at a reasonable price. It was comfortable enough to ride all day but could still keep up with your canyon carving sport bike friends when necessary.
2016 BMW RnineT Custom
Post Listing Update: This RnineT has been relisted several times but it never meets reserve. The highest bidding has ever been up to is $12,200. BMW has had quite a hit on their hands with the RnineT – which is why they’re expanding the model into a family of 5. It’s also become a popular platform for customizers – here’s …
Frankenbike – 1989 BMW R100RT Custom
Starting with a ‘barn fresh’ BMW R100RT in bad shape, the seller spent years creating something…unexpected.
1970 Moto Guzzi V7 Ambassador
Post Listing Update: This V7 did not meet reserve with 24 bids up to $5,200. Moto Guzzi’s Ambassador was a hit with the US motorcycling press, who saw it as an excellent platform that was well designed for touring with a large fuel tank and comfortable seat.
1967 Ducati Sebring 350
When Ducati introduced the Sebring 350 in 1965 it was the largest bike in the Ducati line up. By 1968 the 450 had been introduced and in 1967 Ducati announced the Desmo bikes for the street (It would be 1969 until they hit the street) and the company changed forever.
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View PostComet Powered – 1951 Vincent Black Shadow
Post Sale Update: This semi-Black Shadow sold for $34,100 after 7 bids on eBay. This is a tough one. We’ve got a Vincent Black Shadow chassis but it’s powered by a Vincent Comet engine. Does that make this half a Black Shadow? What would you do – ride it as is or try to find a more fitting engine for …
1972 Honda CL350 Scrambler
As Honda’s scramblers got bigger, they became more street focused. Cycle magazine called the CL350 not “really a scrambler at all, but a street-scrambler…doubt arises regarding the bike’s suitability for bashing around rocks and pines.” Sounds awfully similar to today’s current crop of scramblers, if you ask me.
1949 Panther Model 100
Established in 1904 Phelon & Moore’s first effort was a single cylinder four stroke that not only used the motor as a stressed member of the frame but was a two speed and was the FIRST completely chain driven motorcycle. Their first Panther was launched in 1924, but the Brand became Panther in 1930. The Panther model 100 was launched …
Citroen 2CV in Slovenia – 2013 Custom Build
Post Listing Update: The seller keeps relisting this bike at a BIN of $11,000 but no one’s buying. Shame. Does the name Emile Leray mean anything to you? He’s a French guy who foolishly ignored a military roadblock in northwest Africa and ended up crashing his Citroen 2CV into a rock while crossing the desert. Using a hacksaw and the …
No Reserve – 1991 Honda Africa Twin RD04
Post Sale Update: A no reserve auction feels like the most honest way to know the value of a bike. In this case, 50 bids got this Africa Twin up to $3,501. The RD04 generation of Honda’s legendary Africa Twin was produced between 1990 and 1992 – it was the second generation. The styling was quite similar to the first …